born 02.09.1924, Ridgway, Illinois
father Orville E. Wood (1909-1983)
mother Edith Bruner Wood (1899-1983)
resided Harrisburg and Springfield, Illinois
26.01.1943 entered service Shreveport, Louisiana
USMC 1943-45
3 Raider Bn (Cpl) Bougainville, Guam, Emirau and Okinawa
postwar majored in Physical Education, University of Illinois
20.06.1946 married Elizabeth Rosella "Rosie" (nee Thomas) Wood
3 children
moved Crossville High, Illinois
Crossville High, Illinois employed as high school basketball coach
employed as Insurance Salesman
died 22.03.2016 (Aged 91)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159941079/james-william-wood
